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To The Herald-Whig: The 18th Congressional District is in play because its current occupant is Republican Darin LaHood. If it weren't for his name recognition, he would have a difficult time offering his constituents anything of value with his representat

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To The Herald-Whig: I urge people in the Democratic Party to vote for Brian Deters for Congress in the upcoming primary. First of all, he has the soul and background to be a congressman who would make us proud. Brian was born in Quincy. He and his wife, J

To The Herald-Whig: Brian Deters seeks the Democratic nomination to be the party's candidate for the U.S. House from Illinois District 18 in next fall's general election. My husband, Joe, and I support his nomination. As a Quincy native, husband, father,

To The Herald-Whig: You are starting to see signs pop up in front of residences and businesses throughout Illinois' 18th Congressional District. Brian Deters is running to be your next congressman, under the slogan: "A Time to Heal." Brian grew up in Quin

To The Herald-Whig: Often it seems like no one in Washington can remember that they represent their constituents back home. It also seems that unless you have a fat wallet, nothing gets done to benefit you. Rather than listen to their voters, politicians

To The Herald-Whig: In my 50-plus years of public life and service, I have never written a letter to a newspaper, but Brian Deters is such a quality person, I felt it was time for my first letter to the editor. Brian Deters is the best candidate to repres

To The Herald-Whig: Brian Deters' candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congressman in Illinois' 18th District provides an opportunity for voters to address the oft-mentioned dysfunction in Washington. Hearing people express helplessness to change w

To The Herald-Whig: This is a thank you for the excellent care our father and husband, Irv Schecter, received at the Illinois Veterans Home the past several years, prior to his recent death. Communication was always the staff's priority, anytime there was

To The Herald-Whig: As a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home for five years I do appreciate Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, demanding that we residents and our families or those with power of attorney be notified of health concerns within 24 hours. B

To The Herald-Whig: I want to say a thank you to the people who do Meals on Wheels for a very needy population. A few days ago they noticed someone had not accepted meals for two days in a row and contacted the Quincy Police Department. The police followe